Phono Amp opinion

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Hi Guys, just want to see if anyone has any opinions on a Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono amp,the cylindrical one. I'm looking at one as part of a cheap TT set up for a second system with a Rega Planar 2. I already have a Rega Fono Mini A2D but was wondering if the MF might be a step up (seen a few for around €120) or am I as well off sticking with what I have?
Thanks,Shane.

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Hi Guys, just want to see if anyone has any opinions on a Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono amp,the cylindrical one. I'm looking at one as part of a cheap TT set up for a second system with a Rega Planar 2. I already have a Rega Fono Mini A2D but was wondering if the MF might be a step up (seen a few for around €120) or am I as well off sticking with what I have?
Thanks,Shane.

Hi Shane! So you're going all phono :) I'm not familiar with the RF but I am familiar with the MF brand having owned their amps. The X-LPS I had my eye on due to mostly good reviews. In my opinion I'd say it would definitely be a step up. It's also supposed to be the best of all the ones they brought out - see below (from Wigwam). Though I do remember a two box version too.


"There were at least three versions of the X-LPS.

The original round X-LPS that replaced the X-LP.

The square silver fronted X-LPS v3.

The square grey fronted X-LPS v8.

The v8 version retailed for just under £300.

The v3 was about £250.

I'm unsure about the original round X-LPS but it was probably around the same price point index linked for its era."

Hope that helps Shane....

[tweber]

Hi Guys, just want to see if anyone has any opinions on a Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono amp,the cylindrical one. I'm looking at one as part of a cheap TT set up for a second system with a Rega Planar 2. I already have a Rega Fono Mini A2D but was wondering if the MF might be a step up (seen a few for around €120) or am I as well off sticking with what I have?
Thanks,Shane.

Hi Shane! So you're going all phono :) I'm not familiar with the RF but I am familiar with the MF brand having owned their amps. The X-LPS I had my eye on due to mostly good reviews. In my opinion I'd say it would definitely be a step up. It's also supposed to be the best of all the ones they brought out - see below (from Wigwam). Though I do remember a two box version too.


"There were at least three versions of the X-LPS.

The original round X-LPS that replaced the X-LP.

The square silver fronted X-LPS v3.

The square grey fronted X-LPS v8.

The v8 version retailed for just under £300.

The v3 was about £250.

I'm unsure about the original round X-LPS but it was probably around the same price point index linked for its era."

Hope that helps Shane....

Thanks Dermot - no this will be a second analog system but still have a separate digital set up too despite most of my music purchases being on vinyl now. It's more likely going to help someone else re-engage with vinyl after a long period so no real need to go over the top. I got the rega TT second hand a few months ago for very small money anyway but it will make its way back to me at some point more than likely.

[cybot]

Hi Guys, just want to see if anyone has any opinions on a Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono amp,the cylindrical one. I'm looking at one as part of a cheap TT set up for a second system with a Rega Planar 2. I already have a Rega Fono Mini A2D but was wondering if the MF might be a step up (seen a few for around €120) or am I as well off sticking with what I have?
Thanks,Shane.

Hi Shane! So you're going all phono :) I'm not familiar with the RF but I am familiar with the MF brand having owned their amps. The X-LPS I had my eye on due to mostly good reviews. In my opinion I'd say it would definitely be a step up. It's also supposed to be the best of all the ones they brought out - see below (from Wigwam). Though I do remember a two box version too.


"There were at least three versions of the X-LPS.

The original round X-LPS that replaced the X-LP.

The square silver fronted X-LPS v3.

The square grey fronted X-LPS v8.

The v8 version retailed for just under £300.

The v3 was about £250.

I'm unsure about the original round X-LPS but it was probably around the same price point index linked for its era."

Hope that helps Shane....

Thanks Dermot - no this will be a second analog system but still have a separate digital set up too despite most of my music purchases being on vinyl now. It's more likely going to help someone else re-engage with vinyl after a long period so no real need to go over the top. I got the rega TT second hand a few months ago for very small money anyway but it will make its way back to me at some point more than likely.

No bother Shane. If that's the case then stick with what you have.